Humpback Mountain
February 24th, 2010
The origin of the “camel clutch.”
(submitted by M)
Tags: animals
Humpback Mountain
The origin of the “camel clutch.”
(submitted by M)
Tags: animals
That must be the camels at the KC Zoo….lol I saw them doing the exact same thing over the summer last year. I told my kids they were playing leapfrog…lol
Are camels like rabbits or something?
holy crap!!! its going to spit!
What brand do you think they smoke after they finish?
1 hump or 2?
wow. camels have that really dignified look on their faces even when doing it.
Hahahaha. So true.
Go to any zoo in the spring and this is what all the animals are doing. I remember my cousin asking if the animals were “fighting.” I let his Dad explain that. Great timing to catch it on film. Oh, the days before the digital delete button.
Since you can tell Dromedary camels from Bactrian camels by how many humps they have, what kind of camels are in this picture? Based on hump count? 1+1=3 right?
Look kids! This is how we get little camels!
Meanwhile, the camels are fighting about why Monsieur Camel couldn’t wait until after dark, or at least until Madame Camel (because I think they have French accents) had reached some screening palm trees in the camel enclosure. They are disgusted by how humans are insensitive voyeurs, and are worrying that pictures of their intimate moments might already be posted on some creepy site on the internet…
Maybe Ralph and Debra aren’t lame and humorless people, but rather sapient camels who have learned how to type…?
LOL.
LOL this reminds of my last trip to the zoo! Except in that case it was hyenas getting busy…
oh look…the “petting” zoo at the Playboy Mansion…..how cute…
Ha ha! Good one.
It’s just hilarious how animals have, like, ZERO concerns about privacy. I don’t know about you guys, but this picture’s pretty awkwaaaaaaaard…
Now, as an amateur photographer, this photo could be salvageable! If it’s a digital photo, simply crop the camels out of the shot, and voila! Instantly less awkward. But then it wouldn’t be funny.
I just LOL at the expressions on the camel’s faces. xD They just don’t give a DAMN!
And to all you whining…THIS photo is the EPITOME of awkward; what are you complaining for?! Camels having sex in a family picture…just *typing* that sounds awkward! LOL
“OK, look at the camera, kids…”
“Hey, Dad – what are the camels doi…”
“LOOK AT THE CAMERA! NOW!!”
I guess you have to do something to distract the kids so that awkward conversations don’t ensue!!!
am i the only one who thinks this guy looks like Sayid??
No, he does resemble Sayid a bit
Awwww. Isn’t that cute… they’re wrestling. Silly camels.
Hey, it’s Alice the camel!!!
E.
Really? Awkward photo? NO…what do you think happens at the zoo…time has expired afp…photos are getting lame!
Wow. Excellent critique, Deb. I’m sure the site creators are rushing around to shut things down now that your expert (if devastating) opinion has been expressed. Which is a shame, too, since all of us laypeople (without sticks up our nether regions) do so enjoy a good laugh at these pictures.
I can see you now…hahaahaha the camels are doing it…hahahaha…you are right…I bet you laugh at when someone burbs and passes gas too…
You’re not laughing, so you don’t want anyone else to? People have difference senses of humor. Maybe you’ll laugh at a different one that someone else wont think is funny. Would you want people to jump down your throat? Lighten up.
awk·ward /ˈɔkwərd/ Show Spelled[awk-werd] Show IPA
–adjective
1.lacking skill or dexterity; clumsy.
2.lacking grace or ease in movement: an awkward gesture; an awkward dancer.
3.lacking social graces or manners: a simple, awkward frontiersman.
4.not well planned or designed for easy or effective use: an awkward instrument; an awkward method.
5.requiring caution; somewhat hazardous; dangerous: an awkward turn in the road.
6.hard to deal with; difficult; requiring skill, tact, or the like: an awkward situation; an awkward customer.
7.embarrassing or inconvenient; caused by lack of social grace: an awkward moment
8.Obsolete. untoward; perverse.
I’m fairly certain requirements are met for 1-7, although Ralph may say only #8.
What’s NOT awkward about this pic? Oh I know, “It’s just a family having fun, this isn’t awkward, I hate you AFP!” Right? Grow a sense of humor…
Are you related to Ralph?
How is this NOT awkward? It is my hope that someone that was just a passerby, with a sick sense of humor, said “Hey! Do you need me to take a picture of your lovely family?” and mumbling under their breath “Hahahahaha! Wait until they see this one!” Apparently, that is MY sense of humor. . .oh, how embarrased am I??? LOL
OK, you repeated yourself, so I will, too.
Yes, Debra, I always try to include animals having sex in ALL of my family photos. It just makes them come alive, dontchaknow.
Have you met Ralph? You two are made for each other. You can go off together and tell each other all the things that AREN’T funny, and how much BETTER you are than everybody else. Most importantly, you will leave the rest of us alone.
I was relieved seeing 2 camels doing Humpback Mountain I was afraid it would be a ballet picture featuring Camel Toe
And afterward, the camels both smoked a cigarette and went home.
One cigarette for two camels? I want to see this! Pics or it didn’t happen.
Were they Camel Lights perhaps?
Menthols…
The camel on top is actually Joe Cool!
Look Sammy, camel humps.
Look Daddy, camels hump.
All I can sing is that Black Eyed Peas Song…”My humps….”
*sings*
Uh huh…whoa yeah…talkin’ about Hump-phrey the camel…
I see nothing awkward about this photo. Sure, the Dad and the kid on his shoulder aren’t looking at the camera but that doesn’t make it awkward. Really now, this site *is* beginning to go downhill with the photos they post.
What? The camels doing it in the background? Err, nevermind
Amen! This is a realllly STUPID picture…what…are the camels suppose to do??! ‘get a room’ ?? IT IS THE ZOO FOLKS! The grown man is actually LAUGHING … good lord, grow up
I think the sarcasm in my post kind of went over your head. I think this is a wonderfully awkward photo
Yeah, I always try to include animals having sex in ALL my family photos. It just brings them to life, dontchaknow.
Debra, have you met Ralph? I think you are made for each other.
Because sometimes having one hump just isn’t enough.
Let’s hope this photo was taken on a Wednesday too.
LOVE IT!
What ‘ump?
XD
Frau Blucher!!!
I love this photo! If I was the mom (taking the picture?) in this family, I’d frame it and hang it on the wall. Well, maybe not. But maybe.
*singing* doing it in the park doing it after dark oh yeah,,,,
Great pic!
BEST. CAPTION. EVAH!!
I’m out. I love the awkward photos as much as anybody, and I’m no prude, but showing animals having sex crosses the line. This borders on bestiality.
Bye.
really Ralph? Bestiality ?? But it’s okay for pics of awkward teenage boys with raging erections or wet spots on the front of their pants? You are a moron.
you are kidding right???
buh bye.
*scratching my head* are you serious?????? Animals have sex too… AND out in the open, its not the photographers fault that they were doing it as she was taking a pic of her family…. LOLOLOLOL
Seriously? Wow. So you’ve been ok all this time with the almost nude photos of women on here? (yep, there have been a few) But a picture of an innocent family with camels in the background having sex (where you can’t even see anything “dirty”) offends you? Okie dokie…
Don’t worry Ralph, the camels were just playing chase and one fell on the other. I am sure they have learned not to play so rough next time.
Dromedary CPR: You’re doing it wrong.
XD
hahahaha Great!
Methinks ol’ Ralph here doesn’t know what the words bestiality or prude mean because this isn’t bestiality (sexual relations between a person and an animal) but Ralph *is* a prude (one who is excessively concerned with being or appearing to be proper, modest, or righteous). It’s not like the dad has the boy lined up to be next.
We’re better off without ya, Ralph.
THIS is where you draw the line?!?!? After everything we’ve been through together, including the one with a GIRL riding a HORSE not two days ago? You’re a little delicate, Ralph. You might need a nap…
I’d walk a mile for a camel!!!!
Your rant borders on rational.
WOW are you serious? GEEZ! Lighten up buddy, this site is for jokes. And yeah, you are a prude.
Aw Ralphie. Where’s the harm? Everyone’s happy. Dad’s smiling. The kids are smiling. The camels are smiling.
Literally. I see a self-satisfied grin on the one on top, I swear.
But seriously. Ralph here doesn’t own a dictionary, poor man. He doesn’t know what bestiality means. Poor Ralph and his empty, dictionary-less world.
I wanted to point out the expressions on the camels too- the one on top looks practically SMUG! And they are both smiling!!!
ummmm ralph are you sure youre okay there?? i think its only bestiality if you get “aroused” by it…sure youre not leaving to go HANDle your business?? ease up, dude, it is definately an awkward pic, but whats even more awkward is the fact you would think about human/animal sex after looking at this photo!! now THATS awkward…
Is this in Kansas City? At the KC Zoo? I think I was there that day and took a photo of the same camels doing the same thing (sans awkward family, of course)
man, does that camel area always play marvin gaye on the radio there or what?? that’s like the 4th comment I’ve seen about that, HAHAHAHAH!!
What does that guy from “LOST” have that kid on his head?
I think you mean, Humpback Mountin’
SCORE!
FTW!
::: APPLAUSE :::
lol i hope that little boy brings this picture in for show-and-tell. “Look! I went to the Zoo over the weekend!”
win.
Wow I’ve heard about those two headed camels…
- Daddy are those camels playing leapfrog or something.
- Uh…yes…or something.
I’d walk a mile for a camel!
I’d walk a mile not to ride one of those
Think this is part of the opening credits on Dirty Jobs…
This is when we’d say, “Oh those camels are giving each other piggy back rides!”
Dad looks like he totally is aware what is going on behind him, but I love how the boy in blue looks like he thinks he’s just showing off his new toy for the photo.
The old slogan ” I’d walk a mile for a camel” rings true…at least for the one on top
SOMEBODY STOP THOSE CAMELS!!! They’re using sex to advertise smoking to that family!
Anybody got a compound bow?
In New York, that would be a freakin ticket for double parked!
…wow. Being a camel looks kind of difficult.
Even in the animal kingdom, some things are just… awkward.
LOL! Is Dad pointing to them and speaking to someone off camera?? I love the look on his face – he’s totally cracking up.
This is just AWESOME! I love the zoo.
Sometimes a 24 hour exhibit ain’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Aside from the camels, is one of the boys holding an otter figurine?
One of these things is not like the otter…
OH, that’s an otter!
You otter know…
Duh! His brother is holding one, and he’s holding the otter.
XD
we otter get another picture
is the otter foaming at the mouth? or is in a headless figurine in his hand?
They otter have it checked for rabies.
yes, that is what he’s holding, as dad looks the otter way….
Ha ha ha!! I love they’re getting a picture taken in front of it like it’s no big deal. “Time for the picture by the camels!”
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen those same camels…uh…enjoying some not-so-private time.
KC zoo?
OMG–I was thinking the same thing! My husband, kids and I happened to “interrupt” them one day. It made for some awkward discussions after.
OH my gosh! That is the KC Zoo! I saw them doing that exact same thing this summer.
oh man!
I have a nearly identical pic from the KC Zoo….maybe i should submit it too!!
Man, those are some horny camels!